Ch 1: Intro to intentional interviewing

Question 1

What is interviewing?

Answer 1

Interviewing is the process used for gathering data, providing information, suggesting alternatives, and resolving concerns.

Question 2

True or false: Interviewing is used in early phases of counseling and psychotherapy and it is closely related to coaching

Answer 2

True

It’s common in many settings

Question 3

How is coaching defined?

Answer 3

Coaching is a short to medium-term, professional, collaborative relationship focused on:
- Identifying and utilizing personal strengths
- Enhancing positive states, traits, and behavior

Question 4

What is counseling?

Answer 4

Counseling is an intensive and personal process aimed at:
- Listening and understanding life challenges
- Developing strategies for change and growth

Question 5

True or false: Counselling is important in fields like medical, clinical, and social work

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What is psychotherapy?

Answer 6

Psychotherapy focuses on deep-seated difficulties requiring more time for resolution.

Question 7

True or false: psychotherapy involves many skills from interviewing and counseling

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Who is psychotherapy conducted by and what does it include?

Answer 8

Conducted by psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical counselors, and social workers

Includes talk therapy and sometimes medication

Question 9

What are the similarities among interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy?

Answer 9

All aim to help clients address challenges
Interviewing is part of counseling and psychotherapy

Question 10

What are the differences among interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy?

Answer 10

Interviewing is the data-gathering step

Counseling focuses on understanding life challenges and fostering growth

Psychotherapy addresses deeper psychological issues, often with longer timelines

Question 11

Who typically conducts most helping sessions (interviewing, counselling and psychotherapy)?

Answer 11

Interviewing is often conducted by various professionals

Counseling is conducted by social workers, medical professionals, and clinical counselors

Psychotherapy is primarily conducted by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, and clinical social work

Question 12

How is counseling and psychotherapy considered a science?

Answer 12

Involves theories, skills, and strategies that are learned

Based on research and structured approaches to helping clients

Question 13

How is counseling and psychotherapy considered an art?

Answer 13

Involves listening and providing meaning to the helping relationship

Each session is unique, as it combines learned theories with personal experience

Question 14

How do counseling and psychotherapy combine science and art?

Answer 14

Use learned theories and strategies while adapting to real-life situations

The counselor brings their own life experiences and interpersonal relationships into the process

Question 15

What is intentionality in counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 15

The ability to be in the moment and respond flexibly to clients’ changing needs

Avoid “patch-up” advice and be mindful of appropriateness

Flexibility is key for effective helping

Question 16

What is cultural intentionality?

Answer 16

Acting with capability and flexibility, choosing from a range of actions based on clients’ cultural backgrounds

Being aware that different people from diverse backgrounds respond uniquely

Responding flexibly and learning new ways of being with clients

Question 17

How can a counselor practice cultural intentionality?

Answer 17

Adapt actions, thoughts, and behaviors to fit the needs of diverse clients

If a helping skill doesn’t work, try a different approach

Be aware of cultural context and respect diversity in the therapeutic process

Question 18

What is cultural humility and why is it important?

Answer 18

Practicing self-reflection, self-awareness, and valuing clients’ expertise about their cultural context

Dedication to lifelong learning and openness to learning from clients

Understanding both your own cultural context and the client’s

Question 19

Why is flexibility important in counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 19

Flexibility allows counselors to respond effectively to clients’ diverse needs

It’s based on solid knowledge, awareness, and skills

Helps in creating culturally intentional actions for clients’ unique situations

Question 20

Why is understanding a client’s uniqueness crucial in counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 20

Failing to understand a client’s unique background and perspective can hinder building rapport and understanding their issues

Awareness of diversity and cultural differences is essential for effective therapy

Question 21

What are the key goals of counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 21

1. Self-actualization
2. Resilience
3. Advocacy and resolution of client issues (trauma, mental disorders)

Question 22

What is self-actualization in counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 22

The process of actualizing one’s potential and expressing all the capacities of the organism
Growth-motivated, not deficiency-motivated

Belief in people overcoming challenges and taking charge of their lives

Question 23

What is advocacy?

Answer 23

The importance of giving back to others and society

Question 24

True or false: in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs self-actualization is at the top

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What role does resilience play in counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 25

Goal: Help clients "bounce back" and recover from life challenges, including trauma Aim: Equip clients to handle future difficulties and enhance self-competence

Question 26

How does counselling help clients in regards to resilience

Answer 26

Counseling helps clients learn from adversity, tragedy, and trauma, building long-term resilience Teach self-healing to resolve future issues independently

Question 27

What is advocacy in the context of counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 27

Helping clients build resilience and self-actualization in relation to others and their environment Encouraging the client to give back to their community and society Advocacy involves supporting clients' growth and well-being in a societal context

Question 28

How does neuroscience relate to counseling and psychotherapy?

Answer 28

The mind deeply influences the body; therapy can rewire the brain Pre-frontal cortex is key for self-regulation and emotional regulation - Executive function: Includes memory, flexible thinking, and self-control - Emotional regulation: Managing one's emotions and helping others regulate theirs

Question 29

True or false: Therapy utilizes neuroplasticity, which enables the brain to form new neural connections

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is neuroplasticity?

Answer 30

The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections

Question 31

How does neuroplasticity affect counseling?

Answer 31

Counseling can lead to positive changes in brain function and help heal from stress and trauma Negative plasticity: Stress can damage the brain, reducing neural connections

Question 32

How can brain function be monitored?

Answer 32

fMRI: Used to observe and change brain activity during therapy (e.g., rtfMRI-NF for treating disorders like depression)

Question 33

True or false: 80% of medical issues involve the brain and stress

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or false: stress can lead to damage & loss of neurons in the brain

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What are some effective ways to deal with stress?

Answer 35

Stress management and therapeutic lifestyle changes are effective routes toward both mental and physical health and are necessary regardless of your counseling style or chosen theoretical approach.

Question 36

True or false: Stress management is crucial for mental and physical health

Answer 36

True Therapeutic lifestyle changes can improve resilience and brain function

Question 37

Where can counseling and psychotherapy take place?

Answer 37

Formal settings: Offices, clinics Informal settings: Client’s home, coffee shop, parks, youth organizations, homeless shelters, schools, courts Street counselors work directly in communities Cultural diversity should be considered and incorporated in all settings

Question 38

What are the pros of remote counseling?

Answer 38

Accessible via platforms like Zoom, Skype, etc. Studies show it can be as effective as in-person therapy for many issues Evidence-based treatments like CBT can be delivered virtually

Question 39

What are the cons of remote counseling?

Answer 39

Not everyone has internet access or a private space for sessions Some clients with severe mental disorders may struggle with this format Nonverbal cues and confidentiality may be compromised